Marine Corps Base Quantico operates 43 live-fire ranges that support training from small arms to explosive demolitions to artillery fire to the delivery of live-aerial munitions.
Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory
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Flying high: Resilient Eagles remain perfect after hard-fought victory over Patriot
Colonial Forge scored 21 unanswered points to hand the Pioneers their first defeat in a battle of Region 6B contenders.
Work on third track in Stafford County will require 22-month detour
New track requiring replacement of Leeland Road overpass will allow for faster passenger trains to pass slower freight trains going in the same direction.
A big deal: Stafford’s largest data center gets green light
With 6-1 vote, county moves forward with Stafford Technology campus.
Fredericksburg-area superintendents work out solutions at career readiness forum
School leaders from across region discussed work-based learning for students.
Solar project unlocks a brighter future at North Stafford High School
Over 3,200 solar panels will generate nearly all of the school’s energy needs.
Panelists call for more transparency in data center operations
According to one panelist, ‘the utility and the industry are slapping high fives behind closed doors.’
Stafford School Board hears pleas for funding, awards contract for new elementary school
Residents also voiced concerns over continued issues with school buses.
Rappahannock Education Farm gets fall and winter garden planted
20+ volunteers show up on Saturday.
One man dead after shooting in Stafford County Wednesday night
Juvenile suspect in custody, charged with second-degree murder.
Stafford supervisors considering historic overlay districts at multiple locations
New equipment at Pratt Park approved, plus pharmacy services for first responders.
Stafford and Louisa fire officials remember Mia Ethridge
Mia died on September 1st, 2023.
High school football roundup: Chancellor player avoids serious injury; released from hospital
Contest between the Bears and Chargers was halted with 44 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Interior of Chatham closing for maintenance
Work begins September 3 and is projected to last until early spring 2025.
High school football: Wildcats turn page, thump Bruins in season opener
In his first career start, Mountain View quarterback Bryce Lambert completed 6 of 8 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
Area football games postponed due to thunderstorms in the region
Massaponax and Courtland will now open the season Friday night against Independence and Orange, respectively.
Stafford school board gets update on bus routing issues
Division discusses transportation opt-in program for future school years.
Stafford County crime report, Aug. 22-28
Deputies involved in two pursuits on interstate.
Press Rewind, Aug. 18-24
A change in ownership of a downtown fixture, a busy week in King George and move-in day at UMW highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weekend: Cool start, warm finish, and no rain across Fredericksburg area
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